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Fighting against mental health stigma in military personnel-an analysis of the most important directions of research

Abstract: Mental health stigma (MHS) among military personnel requires a complex approach, as it is influenced by ethical challenges and organizational norms distinct from those in …

Development and validation of case-finding algorithms to identify periprosthetic joint infections after total hip arthroplasty in Veterans Health Administration data

Abstract: Purpose: To determine the positive predictive values (PPVs) of ICD-9- and ICD-10-based diagnostic coding algorithms to identify periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) …

Geriatrics needs among rural older Veterans receiving virtual mental health services

Abstract: PURPOSE: Rural older Veterans have limited access to specialty care. In the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), tele-geriatric mental health (tele-GMH) services provide …

Gulf War illness: Neurological impacts, pathophysiological insights, and therapeutic prospects

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic, multi-system condition affecting a substantial proportion of veterans deployed during the 1990-1991 Gulf War. Neurological …

Spinal cord injuries & disorders as a risk factor for ischemic stroke: A five-year retrospective cohort study of US Veterans

Abstract: Background: Spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) have been reported by some studies to correlate with increased risk of ischemic cerebral stroke. However, the …

Stellate ganglion block treatment for PTSD in military service members

Abstract: The article focuses on the use of stellate ganglion block (SGB) as a potential treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military service members. PTSD is a …

Implementing a Veteran-centric care curriculum for internal medicine residents: A preliminary report

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: We sought to evaluate the benefit of implementing a 2-hour afternoon didactic workshop teaching Internal Medicine (IM) residents about the unique aspects of …

It's killed my sex life: Veteran bladder cancer survivors' perspectives on sexual problems and intimacy

Abstract: Bladder cancer survivors may be at particular risk for cancer-related sexual problems, given the direct impacts of cancer management on genitalia and internal sex organs. …

Long COVID in the active component US military: Risk factors, effect of vaccination, and predicting incident long COVID diagnoses

Abstract: Background: Long COVID risk factors have been established in civilian populations, including female sex, older age, smoking, and certain comorbidities. However, little …

Longitudinal associations between PTSD symptom clusters and domains of hazardous drinking among a cohort of United States Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hazardous drinking remain significant problems in military-connected populations. Prior research suggests that …

Neural activation during cognitive effort-based decision-making: Associations with avolition in Veterans with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Effort-based decision-making (EBDM) is a key component of motivation. Impairments in EBDM have been consistently linked to amotivation in individuals with …

A conceptual analysis of loneliness in military personnel and suggested directions of therapeutic intervention

Abstract: Loneliness is receiving more and more attention for being an important psychosocial contributor to the deterioration of quality of life, psychological well-being, onset …